Hey everyone! It's weigh-in day!
Kyle and I both had a tough week this week.
Current weight: 282.9
Kyle's current weight: 246.9
Kyle stayed the same this week and I gained 0.7. We're both pretty disappointed, because we thought we had a great week! Kyle logged in two hours of exercise this week and I logged in six. We counted our points and only splurged into what we thought were within our activity points and weekly points. One of the main reasons (in my opinion) for this disappointing weigh-in is the fact that we got Chinese take-out for dinner last night unexpectedly and we all know how much sodium is in even the healthiest of Chinese menu options. What happened was that we got out of our Body Pump class, realized how starving we were, and knew it would be extremely difficult to wait until we got home and I could cook. Therefore, I'm not sure how much is water retention and how much is actual weight gain. I also have some cycle-related concerns for this week, but that's neither here nor there. The point is, it was a hard weigh-in for both of us. It's difficult to work hard and not see the results on the scale. Luckily, I know that the scale isn't everything. Kyle and I are getting in shape and eating sensibly, so we can't be upset about that! Today I have fortunately had time to prep our dinner tonight to shave off some cooking time after our Zumba class!
If you've followed my blog for a while, you know this isn't the first time I've had this type of entry. Weight loss is hard, as we all know, and some weeks your body just doesn't want to let go of any more weight, no matter what you've done. As I always say, this week is a new week and we're still on track!
Hang in there, guys and gals! The scale might not celebrate with you, but every week you make healthy choices for your body, it's still a roaring success.
Until next time,
BK
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Snack of the Week: Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates
Happy Sunday everyone!
Here's the size of one of the pouches. As you can see, a nice size pouch of peanut butter and chocolatey goodness for only 4 pointsplus! So if you are like me and you have a massive sweet tooth that demands to be satisfied on an almost daily basis, check these out! I found mine at Albertson's grocery store on sale - 2 boxes for $7, but I've also seen them at Wal-Mart and I'd imagine they'd be a bit cheaper there.
Keep snacking smartly! Feel free to share your favorite low points or healthy snacks, as well! I love new suggestions!
Until next time,
BK
Time for a snack of the week post. This week I have found a magically delicious sweet treat (no, it's not Lucky Charms) and couldn't wait to share. I have a bad habit of posting about salty treats more often than sweet ones, but this one is worth the wait!
Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates taste deceptively like Ghiradelli chocolate squares (which I absolutely love). They are brand new and as of now, they come with two types of filling: peanut butter and caramel. I haven't tried to the caramel flavor yet, but the peanut butter ones taste VERY similar to the Ghiradelli chocolates! Right in time for Valentine's Day, which we know is a giant bombardment of chocolate and sweets. They come in pouches of 3 small squares (a bit smaller than the other chocolate squares) and have a points plus value of 4 per pouch.
Keep snacking smartly! Feel free to share your favorite low points or healthy snacks, as well! I love new suggestions!
Until next time,
BK
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Sore, sore, so incredibly sore.
Hey everyone!
It's weigh-in day and I lost weight this week (again!)
Current weight: 282.2
Kyle's current weight: 246.9
I lost 1.3 pounds this week! Kyle gained 0.4, but he lost 1.5 last week, so he's still on the right track! He's lost almost 22 pounds so far, so I'm super proud! :) I was a bit worried about this week... I was not as rigorous with my points counting as I should have been. I am still not eating as much as I did over Christmas (yikes!), but snacking more than I should and eating more sweets than usual. If you aren't from Louisiana, consider yourself lucky to not have to try to lose weight during Mardi Gras king cake season! A king cake (for those of you who don't know) is a giant cake that tastes like a doughnut and is full of sugar. With Mardi Gras coming up, king cakes are EVERYWHERE. Kyle and I bought a specialty chocolate king cake on Saturday and have been eating on it every since. Luckily it's almost gone! While we shouldn't have had it in the house, I'm proud of us for showing at least some restraint. The cake was made for 8 "servings" and we ended up getting 11 servings out of it. It is definitely not Weight Watcher approved and I think I'll avoid buying another one! Kyle and I also tried a specialty burger place this weekend that was also not Weight Watcher approved (haha), but we had both been craving burgers and I'm glad we got the craving out of our systems. Needless to say, my weigh-in could have been much worse today, so I'm happy to have lost over a pound!
Speaking of cravings, my good friend Sara and I had a conversation the other night about the fine line of restriction in dieting. How much is too much? Where do we balance between too restrictive and too indulgent? I've always said you should work what you love (be it baked potatoes, cheeseburgers, pizza, whatever) into your diet by planning ahead and eating super well the rest of the week. I believe that if you indulge yourself occasionally, then you avoid binging because you feel TOO restricted. I wonder what you all think? How do you balance it out?
In other news, I'm getting back on track with exercise as well. I've been attending both Zumba and Body Pump classes and boy, am I sore! My body is still not used to weight lifting regularly, so I am staying pretty stiff and sore, but I know it is for the best! If you had told me a few years ago that I would be exercising this much (more than I ever have in my entire life), then I would have struggled to believe you. It's amazing what our bodies can do when we stop doubting them! Stop telling your body that you "can't" do something (unless, of course, your doctor has told you that you can't. Always listen to your doctor). I know with every grunt, every ache, and every painful step that my body is getting stronger and I'm doing myself a great service. I hope you all are pushing yourselves to get more activity in! I'm a firm believer that the best weight loss pairs both a sensible diet AND a large amount of physical activity.
Until next time,
BK
It's weigh-in day and I lost weight this week (again!)
Current weight: 282.2
Kyle's current weight: 246.9
I lost 1.3 pounds this week! Kyle gained 0.4, but he lost 1.5 last week, so he's still on the right track! He's lost almost 22 pounds so far, so I'm super proud! :) I was a bit worried about this week... I was not as rigorous with my points counting as I should have been. I am still not eating as much as I did over Christmas (yikes!), but snacking more than I should and eating more sweets than usual. If you aren't from Louisiana, consider yourself lucky to not have to try to lose weight during Mardi Gras king cake season! A king cake (for those of you who don't know) is a giant cake that tastes like a doughnut and is full of sugar. With Mardi Gras coming up, king cakes are EVERYWHERE. Kyle and I bought a specialty chocolate king cake on Saturday and have been eating on it every since. Luckily it's almost gone! While we shouldn't have had it in the house, I'm proud of us for showing at least some restraint. The cake was made for 8 "servings" and we ended up getting 11 servings out of it. It is definitely not Weight Watcher approved and I think I'll avoid buying another one! Kyle and I also tried a specialty burger place this weekend that was also not Weight Watcher approved (haha), but we had both been craving burgers and I'm glad we got the craving out of our systems. Needless to say, my weigh-in could have been much worse today, so I'm happy to have lost over a pound!
Speaking of cravings, my good friend Sara and I had a conversation the other night about the fine line of restriction in dieting. How much is too much? Where do we balance between too restrictive and too indulgent? I've always said you should work what you love (be it baked potatoes, cheeseburgers, pizza, whatever) into your diet by planning ahead and eating super well the rest of the week. I believe that if you indulge yourself occasionally, then you avoid binging because you feel TOO restricted. I wonder what you all think? How do you balance it out?
In other news, I'm getting back on track with exercise as well. I've been attending both Zumba and Body Pump classes and boy, am I sore! My body is still not used to weight lifting regularly, so I am staying pretty stiff and sore, but I know it is for the best! If you had told me a few years ago that I would be exercising this much (more than I ever have in my entire life), then I would have struggled to believe you. It's amazing what our bodies can do when we stop doubting them! Stop telling your body that you "can't" do something (unless, of course, your doctor has told you that you can't. Always listen to your doctor). I know with every grunt, every ache, and every painful step that my body is getting stronger and I'm doing myself a great service. I hope you all are pushing yourselves to get more activity in! I'm a firm believer that the best weight loss pairs both a sensible diet AND a large amount of physical activity.
Until next time,
BK
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Back to losing!
Hey everyone!
Today is my first weigh-in day (that I'm writing about) for 2013! Kyle forgot to weigh in so I'll just be reporting on myself!
Current weight: 283.5
I lost over 5 pounds since last week (you can do your own math to determine exactly how much I gained over break, though I don't recommend it!). I'm so pumped to be back on track. All it took was exercising regularly and following the Weight Watchers plan (imagine THAT!). This semester is going to be incredibly busy, so it will be a challenge to continue fitting in the number of workouts that I have been so far, but I'm up for it! Kyle and I are trying new recipes, some of which are turning out great - like black bean chili, some are not turning out so great - super low point, no taste "oreo" pie. Either way, we're pairing new recipes with old favorites to keep ourselves eating the way we should!
Today will be a short entry because I'm swamped with reading and clinic reports already! I hope you all are easing back into your normal routines as well! :)
Until next time,
BK
Today is my first weigh-in day (that I'm writing about) for 2013! Kyle forgot to weigh in so I'll just be reporting on myself!
Current weight: 283.5
I lost over 5 pounds since last week (you can do your own math to determine exactly how much I gained over break, though I don't recommend it!). I'm so pumped to be back on track. All it took was exercising regularly and following the Weight Watchers plan (imagine THAT!). This semester is going to be incredibly busy, so it will be a challenge to continue fitting in the number of workouts that I have been so far, but I'm up for it! Kyle and I are trying new recipes, some of which are turning out great - like black bean chili, some are not turning out so great - super low point, no taste "oreo" pie. Either way, we're pairing new recipes with old favorites to keep ourselves eating the way we should!
Today will be a short entry because I'm swamped with reading and clinic reports already! I hope you all are easing back into your normal routines as well! :)
Until next time,
BK
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Hiatus is Over/Snack of the Week: Pretzel Crisps
Hello everyone!
Well that was quite a hiatus from blogging, wasn't it? I apologize for it being so long, but Christmas/New Year's was quite hectic, as I'm sure it was for you all as well. Truth be told, I didn't blog after Christmas and New Year's because I got off track with my exercise/points counting and gained an embarrassing amount of weight over break. I was ashamed! Then I realized that it was time to call off my pity party and head back to my routine. I'm happy to report that I began attending exercise classes again last Thursday and I have attended 7 classes since then! Kyle and I also began counting Weight Watchers PointsPlus again on Wednesday and getting back into watching what we eat. So we are back on track! My motto has always been: If you get off track, don't beat yourself up! Just get back on track ASAP (not "on Monday" and not "next week") and keep on keeping on! So I'm following my own advice.
Anyway, now that I've reinstated my commitment to health, fitness, weight loss, AND blogging, it's time for our first Snack of the Week post of the new year! This week's snack of the week is.... Pretzel crisps!
Here's what the package looks like! They come in a variety of flavors: this week we are trying Garlic Parmesan, but they also had Jalapeno Jack, Chipotle Cheddar, and some type of regular, salted-only flavor among others. You get 10 pretzel crisps per serving and each serving has a pointsplus value of 3. I had some today with salsa (Pace Restaurant Style - Medium has a pointsplus value of 0 for FOUR tablespoons!) and they were pretty delicious!
Here's a (blurry) picture of what one of the crisps looks like. I feel like they are a pretty good size! I bet they would also be good with Laughing Cow Cheese (1 pointsplus per wedge) or with hummus (varies by brand/type)! So if you are in the mood for something crunchy and oh-so-satisfying. Give these a try this week! If you are like me, you won't be disappointed!
Here's to a brand new year, with renewed weight loss/fitness goals for us all!
Until next time,
BK
Well that was quite a hiatus from blogging, wasn't it? I apologize for it being so long, but Christmas/New Year's was quite hectic, as I'm sure it was for you all as well. Truth be told, I didn't blog after Christmas and New Year's because I got off track with my exercise/points counting and gained an embarrassing amount of weight over break. I was ashamed! Then I realized that it was time to call off my pity party and head back to my routine. I'm happy to report that I began attending exercise classes again last Thursday and I have attended 7 classes since then! Kyle and I also began counting Weight Watchers PointsPlus again on Wednesday and getting back into watching what we eat. So we are back on track! My motto has always been: If you get off track, don't beat yourself up! Just get back on track ASAP (not "on Monday" and not "next week") and keep on keeping on! So I'm following my own advice.
Anyway, now that I've reinstated my commitment to health, fitness, weight loss, AND blogging, it's time for our first Snack of the Week post of the new year! This week's snack of the week is.... Pretzel crisps!
Here's to a brand new year, with renewed weight loss/fitness goals for us all!
Until next time,
BK
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